The purpose of
the plumbing permit issuance and plumbing inspection is to protect the
public health and welfare by establishing minimum standards for planning,
installing, altering, extending, repairing and the maintenance of plumbing
systems.

Any person who
is engaged in the business, trade or work having to do with the installation,
removal, alteration, or repair of plumbing and drainage systems or parts
thereof must obtain a plumbing permit from the
Building Codes Bureau if you are in the States jurisdiction.

Certified local governments may
enforce the mechanical code within their jurisdictional area. All other
areas fall under the State's jursdiction.
Contact the Building Codes Bureau or
local government to determine which jursdiction you are in.

Homeowners
do not need to obtain a plumbing permit provided he/she is doing the
plumbing installation themselves and the residence is for the owner's
personal use and not built on speculation of resale or intended as a
rental property.

Farms and ranches,
mines, mills, smelters, railroads, and public utilities are exempt from
state plumbing permit requirements.

The service of a Montana licensed Master Plumber is required on all public/commercial
buildings. For plumbing licensure information, call 841-2300.

NOTE: A
plumbing inspection must be requested and inspections must be conducted
prior to the covering of any portion of the plumbing work. All plumbing
must meet the requirements of the Uniform Plumbing Code.